Zack Rogers
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Efficiency focused worker with experience building and working in high performance and inclusive teams who thrive in dynamic work environments. History of learning and applying new principles quickly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Security Armed Responder Provisional
Palo Verde Generating Station
Tonopah , AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Perform regular patrols of the site to ensure safety and security protocols are being adhered to.
- Conduct routine inspections of all access points, restricted areas, and equipment in order to detect any unauthorized activities or suspicious persons.
- Respond promptly and professionally to alarms, emergency situations, and reports of suspicious activity.
- Ensure that visitors have appropriate authorization prior to entering secure areas.
- Monitor CCTV systems for potential threats or security breaches.
- Conduct detailed searches of personnel entering the premises for prohibited items such as weapons or explosives.
Vice President of Operations-Western United States
Vetforce Security Incorporated
Kansas City , MO
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with Federal, State, Local laws, rules and regulations
- All functions of personnel management including: recruiting, background investigations, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, development, discipline, and promotions (Managed team of over 60 total employees across 4 states)
- Business equipment management including: sourcing, purchasing, cost analysis, fleet management, new product research
- Multi-state operations management: Manage operations in the states of Missouri, Colorado, Iowa and Kansas
- Provide safe work place for employees and clients.
- Manage multi-million profits and loss
- Manage multi-facility access control program including badge access system and ensuring proper credentialing
- Engage with and develop relationships with numerous stakeholders including vendors, clients, and staff
Patrol Captain
Coffey County Sheriff's Office
Burlington , KS
11.2013 - 01.2021
- Managed all personnel management functions of 30 sworn law enforcement officers including recruiting, background investigations, hiring, onboarding, payroll, equipment issue, training, discipline, and promotion
- Attended and presented information at County Commission meetings on behalf of the Sheriff
- Performed "County Sheriff" seat position in Emergency Operations Center for Nuclear Regulatory Commission/ FEMA graded exercise.
- Served as back up Chief law enforcement official for actual emergency response plan in the case of emergency at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
- Trained and coordinated emergency response plans with Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station security staff and leadership
- Responded to numerous calls for service at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station including but not limited to suspicious persons on property, and contraband found on property. Involved in narcotics sweeps of property including contractor areas during outages
- Assisted in theft investigations of stolen materials from Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities
- Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations
- Evaluated and advised police officers and other personnel
- Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from police officers
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations
- Other positions held with Sheriff's office: Special Response Team Commander (1 year), Special Response Team Operator (6 years), Interdiction Team Leader (1 year), K-9 Handler (1 year), Field training Officer (2 years), Reserve Deputy Coordinator (1 year), Patrol Division (7 years)
Gunner's Mate Second Class Petty Officer (E-5)
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk , VA
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Combat Guns 03 Division work center supervisor
- Assigned preventive maintenance schedule on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic weapons systems
- Trained and evaluated subordinates
- Performed firearms range coach functions assisting in qualifying hundreds of shipboard watchstanders in the safe use of firearms
- Trained ships watchstanders in force protection (security) principles and procedures
- Conducted searches of persons and vehicles for contraband including narcotics and explosives
- Monitored, inventoried, and secured millions of dollars worth of weapons, ammunition, and force protection equipment
- Inspected and repaired various mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to maximize performance
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics, and maneuvers to maintain shipboard mission readiness
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Minor in Sociology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2025
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Integrity and Transparency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruiting
- Talent Development
- Personnel Investigations
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma- White Belt
- FBI-LEEDA-Executive Leadership
- Reid Interview and Interrogation Technique
- Kansas Police Officer Standards and Training (KSCPOST)- Full Time Police Officer Certification
- Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)- Full Time Officer Basic Academy (Class 228)
- Kansas Burea of Investigation- Basic SWAT operator
- Grant Project Manager Designee- Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council
- CPR & AED
- Basic First Aid
Timeline
Nuclear Security Armed Responder Provisional
Palo Verde Generating Station
08.2023 - Current
Vice President of Operations-Western United States
Vetforce Security Incorporated
12.2020 - 07.2023
Patrol Captain
Coffey County Sheriff's Office
11.2013 - 01.2021
Gunner's Mate Second Class Petty Officer (E-5)
United States Navy, USN
07.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Minor in Sociology
University of Kansas
- Lean Six Sigma- White Belt
- FBI-LEEDA-Executive Leadership
- Reid Interview and Interrogation Technique
- Kansas Police Officer Standards and Training (KSCPOST)- Full Time Police Officer Certification
- Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)- Full Time Officer Basic Academy (Class 228)
- Kansas Burea of Investigation- Basic SWAT operator
- Grant Project Manager Designee- Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council
- CPR & AED
- Basic First Aid
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